Stuck at SMS verification - no code received for Facebook Developer account
Hello everyone,
I am trying to create a new Meta for Developers account, but I have hit a major roadblock during the SMS verification step and could really use some community advice.
The Issue:
When I enter my phone number (+81) to receive the 6-digit verification code, the SMS never arrives on my phone.
What I have already tried (to rule out basic issues):
- Waited 24+ hours between attempts
- Confirmed my number is correct with the country code
- Checked that my phone can receive SMS from other services and that I don't have unknown senders blocked
- Tried on different browsers (Chrome, Firefox), incognito mode, and a different Wi-Fi network
- Restarted my phone
The new problem:
After several attempts, I am now seeing a warning that says: "You may want to slow down or stop to avoid a restriction on your account. We limit how often you can post, comment or do other things in a given amount of time." I have stopped all attempts to avoid making it worse.
My question:
Since I cannot even complete the sign-up process, is there a specific support email or form I should use to contact someone directly about this? Or does anyone have a known workaround for this type of SMS block?
I am not trying to spam or create multiple accounts—I just genuinely need to get started as a developer and am stuck at this first hurdle.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!